Ask a question. Roll the die. Discover what happens next.
Does the stranger know more than he’s telling you? Is the passage safe? Will your plan succeed—or come with an unexpected complication?
The Fate Mill D20 Oracle helps you answer those questions and keep your story moving. Designed for solo role-playing, tabletop adventures, and creative storytelling, this virtual twenty-sided die delivers answers ranging from “No, and…” to “Yes, and…”
Sometimes the answer opens a door. Sometimes it puts something interesting behind it.
⬇ Download the Free Windows Version
A Die with a Little History
With its worn black finish, scratched surfaces, and white markings, this oracle looks like it has traveled through plenty of adventures—and is ready for yours.
Watch it tumble, read your answer, and decide what that result means for your story.
How to Use It
- Ask a yes-or-no question. Type it into the optional question field or simply keep it in mind.
- Roll the Oracle. Click the roll button or press the spacebar when you’re not typing.
- Interpret the answer. Use the result to introduce a discovery, obstacle, opportunity, or unexpected twist.
- Keep the adventure moving. You supply the imagination; the die supplies the uncertainty.
For example, you might ask: “Can I get through the gate unnoticed?”
A “Yes, but…” could mean you slip inside—but leave a clue that someone will discover later.
What the Answers Mean
| Answer | Story Direction |
|---|---|
| No, and… | It doesn’t happen, and an additional obstacle appears. |
| No | The answer is no. Try another approach. |
| Maybe, but… | The outcome is uncertain, with a complication to consider. |
| Maybe | Seek another clue or let events unfold. |
| Yes, but… | You succeed, but a cost or complication comes with it. |
| Yes | It happens. Move the story forward. |
| Yes, and… | You succeed, and another benefit or opportunity appears. |
Each numbered face has an equal chance of being rolled. Some answers appear on multiple faces, so straightforward “Yes” and “No” results occur more often than certain twists.
Features
- Animated black D20 with white markings and a weathered appearance.
- Your answer displayed clearly beside the die.
- Optional question field.
- Recent roll history to help follow your story.
- Optional sound.
- Free web and Windows versions.
Play Online or Take It Offline
Web version: Open the oracle in your browser and start rolling.
Windows version: Download the ZIP, extract it, and double-click oracle-die.exe. The native 64-bit Windows application works offline and includes its own embedded icon. No browser or separate .NET installation is required.
The Windows edition keeps your latest 20 rolls during the current session. Its history clears when you close the application.
Play the Fate Mill D20 Oracle Online
Download the Windows ZIP
Free to enjoy from Marcus Draper at Deskatur.com.
Your question starts the story. The next roll might change everything.